Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
USNashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. "Travel Trac" is printed in white on the right support arm and "Millennium" is printed in white on the left arm. "Inertial" is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual.
Affected Products
2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Nashbar-Direct-Inc-Recalls-Bicycle-Resistance-Trainers-Due-to-Puncture-Hazard |
| Title | Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/db8be2d2ca524691836237b09fc73612.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bicycle Resistance Trainer |
| Hazards › Name | The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | Nashbar has received three reports of springs releasing from the bike trainers. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 200 |
| Recall I D | 4581 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycle trainers and contact Nashbar to receive a free repair or refund. |
| Importers › Name | Nashbar Direct Inc., of Canfield, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | Nashbar's Web site and catalogs from January 2008 through February 2008 for about $330. |
| Recall Date | 2008-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. "Travel Trac" is printed in white on the right support arm and "Millennium" is printed in white on the left arm. "Inertial" is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. |
| Recall Number | 08559 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Nashbar at (877) 688-8600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.nashbar.com or by e-mail at recall@nashbar.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |
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